SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT
SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT Installing high-speed broadband or SMART - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SMART SCHOOLS BOND ACT Installing high-speed broadband or SMART wireless internet connectivity SCHOOLS FUNDING Acquiring learning technology CAN BE equipment USED FOR: Installing high-tech security features in school buildings
SMART SCHOOLS FUNDING CAN BE USED FOR:
▸ Installing high-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity ▸ Acquiring learning technology equipment ▸ Installing high-tech security features in school buildings and on school campuses
$2,051,700
allocation to South Colonie as part of the November 2014 referendum approved by state voters
SMART SCHOOLS INVESTMENT PLANS
Schools must submit to access allocation
SSIPDEVELOPING OUR SSIP
1District Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plan Board Approval District Posts Preliminary Plan
(30 Days)Public Notice and Hearing District Prepares Final Plan Final Plan Board Approval District Submits Final Plan
DEVELOPING OUR SSIP
1District Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plan Board Approval District Posts Preliminary Plan
(30 Days)Public Notice and Hearing District Prepares Final Plan Final Plan Board Approval District Submits Final Plan
DEVELOPING OUR SSIP
1District Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plan Board Approval District Posts Preliminary Plan
(30 Days)Public Notice and Hearing District Prepares Final Plan Final Plan Board Approval District Submits Final Plan
DEVELOPING OUR SSIP
1District Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plan Board Approval District Posts Preliminary Plan
(30 Days)Public Notice and Hearing District Prepares Final Plan Final Plan Board Approval District Submits Final Plan
DEVELOPING OUR SSIP
1District Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plan Board Approval District Posts Preliminary Plan
(30 Days)Public Notice and Hearing District Prepares Final Plan Final Plan Board Approval District Submits Final Plan
DEVELOPING OUR SSIP
1District Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plan Board Approval District Posts Preliminary Plan
(30 Days)Public Notice and Hearing District Prepares Final Plan Final Plan Board Approval District Submits Final Plan
DEVELOPING OUR SSIP
1District Consults w/Stakeholders and Prepares Preliminary Plan Preliminary Plan Board Approval District Posts Preliminary Plan
(30 Days)Public Notice and Hearing District Prepares Final Plan Final Plan Board Approval District Submits Final Plan
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY DEVICES
Plan Submission Plan can be submitted once Board has approved a final SSIP Eligible Equipment Equipment can include the following devices:
- Interactive
whiteboards
- Computer
servers;
- Desktop, laptop,
and tablet computers
- Other technology
items that enhance teaching and learning; and
- Expenses related
to the installation
- f new devices
Multiple SSIPs Districts can submit multiple SSIPs so that the purchasing of the equipment can be spread out
- ver multiple
years
2CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY DEVICES: CLASSROOM DISPLAY
CCHS, Middle Schools and Elementary Schools still without display technology in all classrooms.
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY DEVICES: CHROMEBOOK
450 Chrome Devices purchased over the past year with plans to purchase over 2000 in the next three years. 4-Year Replacement Plan
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY DEVICES: WIRELESS
REPLACEMENT
& EXPANSION
❖ Need for faster wireless access continues to grow
PRELIMINARY PURCHASE PLAN: TECHNOLOGY
2Classroom Technology Chromebook Replacement Wireless Access Points, Server & Security Upgrades 2016-17
$212,000 $98,450 $352,000
2017-18
$212,000 $152,750 $152,500
2018-19
$304,000 $104,000 $220,000
2019-2020
$140,000 $104,000 $0
4 year Totals
$868,000 $459,200 $724,500
PRELIMINARY PURCHASE PLAN: SCHOOL SECURITY
Eligible Equipment include the following devices:
- High-tech security features
- Video surveillance
- Emergency notification systems
- Physical access controls
The Process for the Security Items is a bit more involved
- We will need to engage an Architect for project design &
development
- SED Facility Management Review/Approval Process before
submission of a second SSIP in year 2
3Why Chromebooks?
- Proven to have a positive
impact on student learning
- Utilizes the power of the
web
- Learning can take place
anywhere and at any time
- Internet allows students
resources and tools to accommodate different types of learners
- Online assessments
- Will benefit all aspects of
education
18Why iPads?
- Proven educational tool
- Increases student engagement
- Allows teachers to personalize
instruction
- Apps facilitate responsiveness to
students’ varied interests and abilities
- Enhances data collection
- Helps to manage work-flow
Why MX 800 SmartBoards?
- The use of interactive whiteboards
benefit teaching and learning
- Increases student engagement
- Provides additional ways to teach and
learn
- Accommodates different learning styles
- Provides for video conferencing and
recording of lessons
20Are teachers and students ready for this?
- Teacher demand is high
- Student demand is high
- Teachers are willing and anxious for
professional development to support the integration of these tools.
21Is our facility ready for this?
- Network/Infrastructure will be
updated this summer and configured for increased use.
- Continuous updates will make
experience better.
22How will we support faculty in this initiative?
- Professional development will be provided
from the beginning of implementation to the end. ○ Direct day-to-day support ○ Teachers Center Support ○ Colleague-to-colleague support / collaboration ○ Job-embedded opportunities ○ Faculty Meetings ○ Online opportunities
23How will we know if we are successful?
- Formative and summative analyses
- Student feedback
- Teacher feedback
- Classroom observations
UPGRADE OF SERVERS & PHONE SYSTEM
- Continue our migration to Voice Over Internet
Protocol (VOIP) to supplement the Capital Project
- Install new VOIP telephones in strategic areas of
each building with video conferencing features
- This will allow for integration with the other
security systems being upgraded
- Upgrade of servers to replace outdated devices
that are no longer under warranty to improve
- verall strength of the network.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
- Replace Digital Video Recorders & upgrade to
networked devices
- Some current devices are over 10 years old or
provide limited coverage
- Upgrade Cameras & Coverage
- Expand & replace
- Move from analog cameras to complete digital
platform
3PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- Replace aged and failing public address systems
in all buildings that are not addressed through the Capital Project.
- New equipment would provide richer features &
expanded capabilities
- Will allow us to integrate with other security
systems
- Expand communication abilities
- Building to building
- Two-way communication to classroom
SECURITY SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
- Existing camera equipment needs to tie into
future purchases and be server based.
- More coverage is required
- High value areas
- Broader area of the building
- Perimeter door security would be added
- Will allow for door a-jar monitoring during
- ccupied hours
- Door openings would be alarmed and would notify
administration that someone is leaving or entering the building
3CARD ACCESS SYSTEMS & DOOR HARDWARE
- Expand card access to include more doors
- Replace control software of current Card Access
System
- no longer supported by manufacturer
- near maximum capacity
- Upgrades to interior door hardware in classrooms and
- ffices where needed
- Replace old style door hardware with “classroom function” door
hardware and locking
- If Budget allows
- Re-do keying of buildings to new and more secure
system with better control
3PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET - SERVERS & SECURITY COMPONENT
3 Proposed Security Components- f Smart Schools Program
PRELIMINARY PURCHASE PLAN: TECHNOLOGY
2Classroom Technology Chromebook Replacement Wireless Access Points, Server & Security Upgrades 2016-17
$212,000 $98,450 $352,000
2017-18
$212,000 $152,750 $152,500
2018-19
$304,000 $104,000 $220,000
2019-2020
$140,000 $104,000 $0
4 year Totals
$868,000 $459,200 $724,500
NEXT STEPS
With Approval to Proceed with our Preliminary Plans Technology
- Public Comment
- Finalize Plan
- Submit SSIP for Technology (2016-17)
- Wait for approval
- Move forward with Plan
Security - Different Process than Technology will follow
- Public Comment
- Work with Architect to finalize our plans
- Submit Letter of Intent (LOI) to obtain SED Issues Project Number
- Review Project Plans with SED for their preliminary approval
- Develop Specifications & Drawings for submission to SED for review &
approval (similar to Capital Project Process)
- Submit SSIP for Security
- Wait for Approval - Move forward with the Plan
TIMELINE
PROJECT TIMELINE
- June 2016 - Preliminary Plan Presented to BOE
- June /July 2016 - Public Comment (30 days)
- August 2016 - BOE Approval of Final Plan
- August 2016 -Technology SSIP Submitted
Security Approval and Planning Process Continues
- August/September Work with Architect & NYS Office of Facilities Planning:
- October/November 2016 - Submit SSIP for Security
- November 2016 to April 2017 - Project Approval
- Bid out Work for work to be started summer 2017
District Submits Final Plan [START] SED Staff Review and Approve Plan SSBA Review Board Review and Approve Plan District Begins Project(s) District Submits Reimbursement Request(s) SED/State Reimburses District
The Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP) Approval Process
34THANKS!
Any questions?